English (UK)
In English we use imperatives to :
The positive imperative is the same as the infinitive. The negative imperative is don't + infinitive.
Notes for use of imperatives :
In English an imperative sentence does not require a subject; the pronoun "you" is implied.
Imperative Example Sentences :
Positive Examples of Imperatives :
Negative Examples of Imperatives :
| Imperative example sentences | |
|---|---|
| Sleep well and sweet dreams. | |
| Okay, deal... Let me google it! | |
| Yeah, please just throw it in the bin. | |
| Please don't get the half price ones. | |
| See you girls, have fun. | |
| Yeah, let's give it a go and see what happens. | |
| Please tell me it's a joke! | |
| Enjoy! Don't wake me up when you get home! | |
| Let me ask the girls if they want something, too. | |
| https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u7b_DDgvsgA | |
| That's fine, say hi to everyone. | |
| Hmm, well okay, let's steal some then! | |
| Come on, Cate! | |
| Oh god! Look at the queues at the counters. | |
| I'm dead serious, just check the prices on your phone. | |
| A tenner is fine, let's see the cash first. | |
| Forget about what I said about Jen and Mike! | |
| Just give me a call 15 minutes before you arrive. | |
| Congratulations! Please come this way! | |
| You don't have to go to the garden, dear, just smoke in the kitchen. | |
